If you’re looking for a more scientific, meteorological approach to the upcoming winter, the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center
is set to release their winter forecast in mid-October like they do every year.

They’ll take into account things like El Niño, the Arctic Oscillation and long-term forecast models.

As of right now, the long-term forecast models are predicting warmer than average temperatures for nearly everywhere in the United States.

The Upper Midwest and Northern Plains can expect typical winter temperatures during the months of December, January and February.

Temperatures this upcoming winter are appearing to be warmer than average for most.

As for precipitation, the Upper Midwest, Northern Plains and Alaska are looking like they’ll see above-average snowfall while everywhere else will see closer to average rain and snow for the season.

The Climate Prediction Center is predicting a wetter than average winter across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest.

And at the end of the day, if you’re truly concerned about the upcoming winter, pay attention to your weekly weather forecasts and plan accordingly.

They’ll be more accurate than any forecast created nearly half a year ahead of time.

But if you’re looking for some entertainment with a little bit of weather thrown in, go ahead and pick up this year’s Farmers’ Almanac and Old Farmer’s Almanac.

Follow Meteorologist Jason Meyers on Twitter
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